Cato

Cato - a command launcher for your web browser.
What is Cato?
Cato is an innovative tool that operates as a command launcher for your web browser. This all-in-one Chrome extension enables users to manage open tabs, control videos, search through history, bookmarks, and more. Utilizing Cato can replace the need for multiple web browser extensions, making your browsing more efficient and organized. Features include Google, Youtube and Gmail searches, video control, tab and window management, URL handling, and navigation assistance. Trigger Cato using simple keyboard shortcuts.

Extension stats

Users: 574 ▼ -10
Rating: 4.78 (27)
Version: 1.1.5 (Last updated: 2018-10-15)
Creation date: 2018-10-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • bookmarks
  • tabs
  • management
  • storage
Size: 399.36K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Cato is command launcher that allows you manage your open tabs, playing videos, bookmarks, downloads, history and so much more.

Cato does the work of 30+ web browser extensions & is completely free and open source.

Feature List:

  • Search Google, Youtube and Gmail (more coming soon)
  • Play/Pause videos on webpages
  • Search history, bookmarks, open tabs
  • Manage your browser shortcuts
  • Create new windows & tabs (including incognito)
  • Close tabs (single or multiple)
  • Copy the current URL
  • Shorten Urls
  • Calculator
  • Detach tabs from their windows
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Helpful for productivity
  • Ability to change shortcut keys
  • Awesome extension with great features
  • Underrated and highly recommended
Cons
  • Default shortcut (Ctrl-J) conflicts with Downloads screen
  • Sometimes lacks actions
  • Limited functionality compared to other extensions like Steward
Most mentioned
  • Awesome
  • Great extension
  • Changing shortcut keys is easy
Recent reviews
good to use!
by Jemp Chou, 2022-01-17

This extension is so awesome, I hope you make a similar version in Firefox
by dat tien, 2021-05-29

Great and probably underrted extension.
by zenji tech, 2021-03-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Cato requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Cato has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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